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Joseph Schmidt, perhaps the most famous European tenor of the first half of the twentieth century, has been on the run from the Nazi invasion for several years. As a Jew, he had to move from Berlin, where his star had shone, to Vienna, and from there to France. And now, when it has become dangerous here, the path lies further, to neutral and seemingly loyal to the Jews Switzerland. But will he be allowed to cross the border? Or will he have to cross it illegally? And what happens next? Experts talk about internment camps where people have to work hard while the authorities decide whether they can stay in the country. However, if all goes well, there is hope of catching on in Zurich, where only two years ago he was receiving applause and kisses from fans. However, two things worry him the most: a cough that won't go away and the lack of news from his mother, who remained in his occupied native Chernivtsi.

The book was published with the support of the Swiss cultural foundation Pro Helvetia.